Notice2025-02956
Information Collection Requirement Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
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Published
February 24, 2025
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Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 35 (Monday, February 24, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 10496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-02956]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1178; FR ID 277345]
Information Collection Requirement Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the
Federal Communications Commission (Commission) invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment
on the following information collection. Comments are requested
concerning: whether the collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including
whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of
the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility,
and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden
of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use
of automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection
burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The
Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be
subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of
information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 25,
2025.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b5e5e7f4f5d3d6d69bd2dac3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3b6b697a7b5d5858155c544d">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#165577627e6f38417f7a7a7f777b655670757538717960"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9ddefce9f5e4b3caf4f1f1f4fcf0eeddfbfefeb3faf2eb">[email protected]</span></a>. Include in the comments the
Title as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-1178.
Title: TV Broadcast Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form, FCC Form
2100, Schedule 399; Section 73.3700(e), Reimbursement Rules.
Form Number: FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 10 respondents; 110 responses.
Estimated Hours per Response: 1-4 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; On occasion
reporting requirement, Recordkeeping requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 140 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $45,000.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in
47 U.S.C. 151, 154(j), 157 and 309(j) as amended; and Middle Class Tax
Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Public Law 112-96, 6402 (codified
at 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126
Stat. 156 (2012) (Spectrum Act).
Needs and Uses: The following information collection requirements
are covered under this collection:
Section 73.3700(e)(2) requires all broadcast television station
licensees and MVPDs that are eligible to receive payment of relocation
costs to file an estimated cost form providing an estimate of their
reasonably incurred relocation costs no later than three months
following the release of the Channel Reassignment Public Notice. If a
broadcast television station licensee or MVPD seeks reimbursement for
new equipment, it must provide a justification as to why it is
reasonable under the circumstances to purchase new equipment rather
than modify its corresponding current equipment in order to change
channels or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcast television
station that changes channels. Entities that submit their own cost
estimates, as opposed to the predetermined cost estimates provided in
the estimated cost form, must submit supporting evidence and certify
that the estimate is made in good faith. Entities must also update the
form if circumstances change significantly.
Section 73.3700(e)(3) requires all broadcast television station
licensees and MVPDs that received an initial allocation from the TV
Broadcaster Relocation Fund, upon completing construction or other
reimbursable changes, or by a specific deadline prior to the end of the
Reimbursement Period to be established by the Media Bureau, whichever
is earlier, to provide the Commission with information and
documentation, including invoices and receipts, regarding their actual
expenses incurred as of a date to be determined by the Media Bureau. If
a broadcast television station licensee or MVPD has not yet completed
construction or other reimbursable changes by the Final Allocation
Deadline, it must provide the Commission with information and
documentation regarding any remaining eligible expenses that it expects
to reasonably incur.
Section 73.3700(e)(4) requires broadcast television station
licensees and MVPDs that have received money from the TV Broadcaster
Relocation Fund, after completing all construction or reimbursable
changes, to submit final expense documentation containing a list of
estimated expenses and actual expenses as of a date to be determined by
the Media Bureau. Entities that have finished construction and have
submitted all actual expense documentation by the Final Allocation
Deadline will not be required to file at the final accounting stage.
Section 73.3700(e)(6) requires broadcast television station
licensees and MVPDs that receive payment from the TV Broadcaster
Relocation Fund to retain all relevant documents pertaining to
construction or other reimbursable changes for a period ending not less
than 10 years after the date on which it receives final payment from
the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund and to make available all relevant
documentation upon request from the Commission or its contractor.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2025-02956 Filed 2-21-25; 8:45 am]
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